Not everyone has the need or desire to throw down four figures on a smartphone. Even Apple recognizes this, and it's recently announced iPhone SE (basically an iPhone 9) for 2020 starts at $399, a tantalizing price point for a smartphone that wields a fast and powerful A13 Bionic SoC, 7-megapixel selfie camera, and a 12-megapixel rear camera. While it's a decent overall value, it also means buying into Apple's ecosystem. What if you prefer Android? Well, there are lower cost alternatives that are worth checking out.

Before we get to those, let's have a quick rundown of the iPhone SE specifications, so we know what exactly we are comparing against...

Motorola Moto G Power, Moto G Stylus, and Moto Z4

The G Power pictured up top is notable because it brings a really big (capacious) battery to the scene. Specifically, it wields a 5,000 mAh battery that Motorola claims is good for up to 3 days. It also boasts a triple rear camera arrangement and a fantastically friendly price tag, at $249.99.

The capacious battery is the big draw here, though the rest of the specs and features look good for the money as well. Best Buy's offer is especially tantalizing—it's the same unlocked handset, but just $99.99 if you activate it at the time of purchase.

For around $50 more than the cheapest iPhone SE, the OnePlus 7T gets you high-end specs, including a speed Snapdragon 855+ processor and 8GB of RAM. It also wields a premium camera arrangement and an AMOLED screen. This is a fantastic value for the money (see our OnePlus 7T review for our full thoughts on this handset).

Do you have any other Android alternatives to the iPhone SE in mind? If so, feel free to let us and your fellow readers know in the comments section below!